Journeys of one mom

Our youngest son Jeremiah, aka JJ, has had a lot of physical challenges since birth. It's been so hard as his muscles in his upper body have really delayed his developmental milestones.  He is 5 1/2 months old now and we are so excited, as last night he finally accomplished rolling from his belly to his back all in his own.  The joy on his little face as we would clap and cheer each time he did it was so sweet!  You know, in each of us... we all face challenges.  Whether it be physical, emotional, mental, or even spiritual.  Having had kids with special needs, I have learned a lesson in life that is now dear to my heart.  It's found in Psalms 139:13-16 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the da

This morning, I was reading my Bible.  The thoughts of how we started this church plant of Grace Community Church were roaming through my head.  There are days I question if we have enough to do this, why were we chosen, what's to come, how's it all going to play out... they all roam through my mind.  God took me to Joshua this morning and the big wall!  Some times, God calls you to be crazy!  To jump out there and do what the rest of the world says in impossible.  God asked Joshua to march around the city 7 times and to do so silently only sounding the trumpets.  On the seventh day, they marched 7 times silently until Joshua gave the word!  The word was SHOUT... not fight, not raise your weapons... but SHOUT and the walls would fall and God would hand the city over.  I mean really, who does that?  Who just marches silently and then shouts in a unified shout to take a city? I can only imagine the "poking fun" they received from individuals guarding the wall.  I know

I can't believe that my baby girl just turned seven years old today!!  She has come so far and is amazing!!!  Happy Birthday ab!!! Mommy loves you so very much!!

Today's been a good day.  We had church, which is the highlight of my week!  I love seeing every one and worshipping together!  Today, in Kingdom Kids (Grace Community's children's ministry) we wrapped up a series on being thankful.  The scripture we have been using is Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His faithful love endures forever."  My hearts smiled as I listened to the kids say the verse!  So awesome to hear them "Remembering" scripture!  But what got me today... We talked about WHO in your life are you most thankful for.  God's given Jeff and I so many people to be thankful for this year!  As we have walked out this exciting church plant, it's brought us so close to individuals we have always loved, but now know in a much deeper way and call family!  My heart is bursting with Thankfulness for those individuals who have poured themselves into walking out the vision God's given.  So, In my thankfulness, I'm al

I have had a different blog for years called pfohlfamily!  It has issues now that makes it not function because it's old!  So... I'm starting fresh!  This morning, as I was thinking about my scripture for the head of my blog, I was reading in Isaiah and found a verse that I have always been so encouraged by!  Isaiah 43:1 & 2 "But now, this is what the Lord says- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel; 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.'"   As I read this today, I had to stop and smile at just who God is and the thought of who I am.  So many times I get myself caught up in the rush of life.  What my emotions are feeling, what's happening around me and I get distracted.  When you